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Dogs for adoption in Chicago, Illinois

5 dogs waiting near Chicago

Adoptable dogs near Chicago, Illinois. Filter by age, size, and household fit.

5 dogs are listed in and around Chicago right now, from 2 shelters and rescues across Cook County. The nearest larger group is Skokie, about 10 miles away, with 16 waiting.

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Shelby(REDUCED FEE!), a German Shepherd Dog / Hound / Mixed (short coat) · 9 MonthsListed since December 2025
Shelby(REDUCED FEE!)
German Shepherd Dog / Hound / Mixed (short coat) · 9 Months
Chicago, IL

1 dog match your filters

Shelby(REDUCED FEE!), a German Shepherd Dog / Hound / Mixed (short coat) · 9 MonthsWaiting 212 days
Shelby(REDUCED FEE!)
German Shepherd Dog / Hound / Mixed (short coat) · 9 Months
Chicago, IL

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Dogs near Chicago

Skokie (16)Hillside (17)Chicago Ridge (43)Rolling Meadows (10)Palatine/Kildeer/Buffalo grove (11)Wheaton (9)

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